Calculation of equivalent resistance

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The discussion focuses on calculating the equivalent resistance between point O and a circumference, with each wire having a resistance of 24 ohms and the circumference having zero resistance. The initial approach involved using symmetry to simplify the network, leading to a reduction of resistances to 12 ohms for most connections. After further analysis and exploiting additional symmetry, the final equivalent resistance was determined to be 6 ohms. Participants confirmed this solution, affirming the accuracy of the calculations. The problem highlights the importance of symmetry in electrical resistance calculations.
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1. The Problem Statement

Calculate the equivalent resistance between O and the circumference. Each wire has 24 ohm resistance and the circumference has zero resistance.
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Not needed.3. Attempt at solution
I tried to use symmetry to solve this problem. I understand that we can break the network into half and every resistance except those on the diameter will become 12 ohm. What should I do next? https://www.physicsforums.com/attachments/211003
 

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There is much more symmetry to exploit.
 
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Thanks, mfb. I finally got the answer after three folds.
 
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mfb said:
There is much more symmetry to exploit.

Hello ,

This is quite an interesting problem .

Is equivalent resistance 6 Ohm ?
 
conscience said:
Hello ,

This is quite an interesting problem .

Is equivalent resistance 6 Ohm ?
Hi Conscience,

Yes. you're right. The answer is 6 ohm.
 
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